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Protest Strikes Anchor Glass

Protesters are walking the picket line on strike at the Anchor Glass Container Plant on Fairview Road in Zanesville. — it’s all in reaction to a breakdown in talks for a new agreement.

More than 30 local representatives of United Steel Workers gathered infront of Anchor Glass Container Corporation in Zanesville. U.S.W Spokesperson Wayne Ranick said the demonstration began at midnight.That’s when the previous Collective Bargaining Agreement expired. The protest is one of nine taking place across the country. Mold Makers of Anchor Glass are rejecting the idea of a two-tier benefit system and an increase in co-pay. Representatives say the company can afford to maintain the existing healthcare plan.